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NEWS | Jan. 13, 2023

Small Arms Year-in-Review: New and Updated NSNs Captured in 2022

BLUF: Here’s a list of new or updated NSNs that PS captured in 2022 for small arms.

M249 machine gun
Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis
 
Here are new and updated NSNs that PS captured in 2022. While this is a complete list of what we reported over the past calendar year, it’s probably not a complete list of all new, updated or rescinded NSNs. Why’s that?
        
That’s because PS must be aware of new or updated NSNs. Sometimes we get notified by a command like TACOM, CECOM, DEVCOM, etc. Sometimes we’re informed of an NSN change by an equipment specialist or LAR and asked to publish the change.
        
More often, it’s our readers that notice an incorrect NSN in a TM or try to order a part and discover that the NSN they’re using is no longer valid and they reach out to PS. After some investigation on our part, we find the correct NSN and inform the reader. Normally, an article is published to inform the field of the new or updated NSN. This means we need your continual support.

New or updated NSNs captured for small arms in 2022
(clicking on NSNs or items in blue hyperlinks to related article)
 
Model Nomenclature NSN
M151 spotting scope M151 spotting scope 6650-01-549-5838
M249 machine gun Front sight post adjustment tool 5120-01-689-4725
M50 shotgun Buttstock 1005-01-285-0612
M69 reflex sight M68 reflex sight 1240-01-576-6134
MK19 Grenade Machine Gun Rear sight assembly 1010- 01-608-6053

Here are some additional articles that contain useful NSNs.
 
For PRF-680 NSNs see:
P-D-680/CID A-A-59601 Cleaning Solvent Is a NO-GO!

For proper weapon cleaning supplies see:
Small Arms: What You Should Know About Weapon Cleaning

For proper material to ship weapons see: 
Small Arms: Good Prep Protects Your Weapon for Shipping

For M240H egress kit NSNs see: 
M240H Machine Gun: Need an Egress Kit?

For CLP and LAW NSNs see: 
Small Arms: Does Your Weapon Need LAW Instead of CLP?

For approved Loctite® NSNs see: 
M17/M18 MHS: Rear Sight Inspection and Repair
General Small Arms
machine guns
Shotguns
Pistols
rifles
Sights
Mortars
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